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Asymetrical bridges, timber towers and a repurposed gas platform: awards hail 2023’s best structures

Asymetrical bridges, timber towers and a repurposed gas platform: awards hail 2023’s best structures: The 2023 Structural Awards, hosted by the Institution of Structural Engineers, has unveiled its shortlist of the world’s 35 most outstanding building projects. Aimed at highlighting technical innovation, the featured structures comprise seven bridges, two footbridges, three stadiums and one football …

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Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup 2022 – blame their disdain for football school structures and development

Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup 2022 – blame their disdain for football school structures and development: Getty Images Nigeria’s national men’s football team is absent from this year’s World Cup in Qatar. It is only the second time since its first appearance in the tournament in 1994 that the Super Eagles failed …

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Is current space law equipped to handle a new era of shifting power structures in space? The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript

Is current space law equipped to handle a new era of shifting power structures in space? The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript: The Ukraine invasion has increased tensions surrounding the International Space Station. Andrey Armyagov via Shutterstock This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode: Ukraine invasion threatens international collaboration in space – is …

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Energy transitions: The role of institutions and market structures

Energy transitions: The role of institutions and market structures: Wind turbines at the Mehrum coal-fired power station in the Peine district in Lower Saxony, Mehrum. The phase-out of coal is planned by 2038. Julian Stratenschulte via GettyImages Many studies indicate that the root causes of climate change are mostly human activities. The 2021 Intergovernmental Panel …

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How Jerry Rawlings used democratic structures to legitimise military rule

How Jerry Rawlings used democratic structures to legitimise military rule: Jerry Rawlings ruled Ghana for 20 years Wikimedia Commons The late Jerry Rawlings led two coups in Ghana before twice being elected president in multiparty polls. Whether you associate him with anti-imperialism, democracy or political violence, the fact is that he was able to retain …

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Genoa bridge collapse: maintaining these structures is a constant battle against traffic and decay

Genoa bridge collapse: maintaining these structures is a constant battle against traffic and decay: As rescue workers look for survivors in the concrete rubble that used to be part of the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italian authorities are starting their investigation into the possible causes behind this terrible tragedy. It is too early to determine …

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